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HENDERSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT Henderson County is located in the northwest sector of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, was established in 1798 and contains approximately 300,000 acres. Henderson County is bounded by Daviess County to the east, McLean County to the southeast, Webster County to the south, Union County to the southwest and by the Ohio River and Vanderburgh County, Indiana to the north and northwest. Within the borders of Henderson County is the junction of the Ohio and Green Rivers - both navigable waterways. The 2006 estimated population is 45,666. Henderson County Government elected officials include: County Judge Executive, Sandy Watkins Magistrates: Hugh McCormick, Charles Alexander, Ray Lacer, Bruce Todd, and Carter Wilkerson The Henderson County Courthouse is located at 20 North Main Street, Henderson, Ky. 42420, (Phone 270-826-3971)

HENDERSON CITY GOVERNMENT The City of Henderson is the County Seat of Henderson County and is situated on a horseshoe bend of the Ohio River. The City of Henderson was incorporated in 1810 and contains approximately 11,000 acres. The 2006 estimated population is 27,915. The City of Henderson elected officials include: Mayor, Tom Davis City Commissions: Robby Mills, Mike Farmer, Jim White, and Paul Kuerzi Russell Sights (Assistant City Manager) The Henderson Municipal Center is located at 222 First Street, Henderson, Ky. 42420, (Phone 270-831-1200)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - NORTHWEST KENTUCKY FORWARD The counties of Northwest Kentucky offer a world of opportunity for business location. Looking to be a part of a Metropolitan area? We've got it! Perhaps you want to be in a rural area or small town? We've got that too! Throughout our region you will find available industrial sites, a great transportation network of roads, rail, and rivers, the workforce you need, and some of America's lowest electric rates. *NW Kentucky - just what you are looking for!* Northwest Kentucky has something to offer almost every taste. This four county region of Henderson County, Kentucky, McLean County, Kentucky, Union County, Kentucky and Webster County, Kentucky is 90,000 people strong, is a part of the Evansville-Henderson MSA, and offers businesses and individuals all the benefits of being part of a metropolitan area, while maintaining our small town charm. In northwest Kentucky, you will find that our numerous health care choices, unique shopping destinations, inspiring arts scene, mild climate and challenging array of recreational opportunities make it the place you have been looking for. The Northwest Kentucky Forward office in located at 1990 Barret Court, Henderson, Ky. 42420 (Phone 270-826-7505)

HENDERSON GIS/MAPPING Web Site Coming Soon - Maps and GIS Data will be made available on web site. The Henderson City-County Planning Commission/GIS Division is located at 1990 Barret Court, Suite C, Henderson, Ky. 42420, (Phone 831-1289)

HENDERSON CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Henderson City-County Planning Commission is a local government development agency that oversees all public and private development within the city and county boundaries of Henderson, Ky. The rules regulating development processes are found in the city and county zoning ordinances, the subdivision regulations and the public improvement specifications. The Henderson City-County Planning is responsible for the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan for Henderson and Henderson County and the City of Corydon; the Zoning Ordinance for Henderson and Henderson County and the City of Corydon; the Subdivision Regulations, Public Improvement Specifications and Access Standards Regulations. There are twelve citizen members serving on the HCCPC. The County of Henderson appoints 5 members, the City of Henderson appoints 6 members, and the City of Corydon appoints 1 member. The Henderson City-County Planning Commission office is located at 1990 Court, Suite C, Henderson, Ky. 42420, (Phone 270-831-1289)

HEALTH CARE - METHODIST HOSPITAL Methodist Hospital provides general medical and surgical care for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room patients, and participates in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Emergency room services are available on a 24-hour per day, seven-day per week basis. Henderson's Methodist Hospital is located at 1305 North Elm Street, Henderson, Ky 42420, (270-827-7700)

EDUCATION Henderson County Schools Henderson Community College The residents of Henderson County are served by one public school district. The Henderson County School District has eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and one alternative center which serves students who are not performing well in a traditional school setting. The Henderson County Board of Education employs approximately 1050 staff members and is one of the largest employers in Henderson County. The Henderson County Board of Education office is located at 1805 Second Street, Henderson, Ky. 42420, (270-831-5000) Henderson Community College and Murray State's Henderson Regional Campus are both located in Henderson.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is your business resource for a wealth of business advantages not found elsewhere - from help promoting your business to training for your employees. The Chamber offers opportunities for leadership, visibility and involvement in the community. The Chamber of Commerce office is located at 201 N. Main Street, Henderson, Ky. 42420, (270-826-9531)

TOURISM COMMISSION Make the Henderson Welcome Center your first stop for events information, brochures, maps and information on accommodations and restaurants, as well as other places to visit in this area. Hospitality and a wealth of information await you at the riverfront "Depot", located at 101 N. Water Street, Suite B, Henderson, Ky. 42420. The Welcome Center is open Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Phone: 1-800-826-3128 or 1-270-826-3128.

DOWNTOWN HENDERSON PROJECT The mission of the Downtown Henderson Project is to promote, improve and preserve the unique character and economic vitality of downtown Henderson. The Downtown Henderson Project office is located at 131 N. Main Street, Henderson, Ky. 42420, (Phone 270-827-0016)

HENDERSON COUNTY PROPERTY VALUATION A Kentucky Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) is a locally elected official whose primary duty is to equitably assess the value of real and personal property. The Constitution of Kentucky requires that “All property not exempted from taxation by this Constitution shall be assessed for taxation at its Fair Cash Value, estimated at the price it would bring at a fair voluntary sale.”